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Add 8/5 and 8/10

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 8/10

8/5 + 8/10 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 10 is 10
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   8/5 = 8 × 2/5 × 2 = 16/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   8/10 = 8 × 1/10 × 1 = 8/10
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/10 + 8/10 = 16 + 8/10 = 24/10
5. 24/10 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 8/5 + 8/10 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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